Georgia House Bill HR822

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/27/25
• Enrolled: 3/27/25
• Passed: 3/27/25

Caption

Nelson, Sergeant Trey; recipient of the 2024 Officer of the Year award; commend

Summary

House Resolution 822 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sergeant Trey Nelson of the Dunwoody Police Department as the 2024 Officer of the Year. The resolution recites his service history, including his work in patrol, community outreach, public information, and traffic enforcement, and highlights his efforts to combat distracted and impaired driving through education, targeted enforcement, and coordination with outside agencies. The resolution also recognizes additional acts of service, including his role in school zone speed enforcement, distracted driving checks, and educating young drivers about cell phone use while driving. It further notes that he received a meritorious service medal from the Dunwoody City Council for helping revive a choking toddler using a LifeVac device. The measure concludes by formally commending his dedication and directing that a copy of the resolution be provided to him.

Impact

HR 822 does not amend state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to a formal legislative commendation entered into the House record and distributed to Sergeant Trey Nelson. The resolution has no direct impact on statutes or regulatory obligations, but it publicly recognizes local law enforcement service and traffic safety enforcement efforts.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and appreciative. The bill text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Sergeant Nelson’s leadership, courage, and public service, and there is no evidence of opposition in the available voting or committee history. Because no committee transcripts or votes are provided, the available record suggests the measure was noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature.

Contention

No notable points of contention are apparent in the bill text or the available legislative history. The resolution is a straightforward honorific measure, and there are no recorded committee debates, amendments, or votes indicating disagreement. Any substantive themes referenced in the resolution—such as distracted driving enforcement, impaired driving prevention, and police recognition—are presented as reasons for commendation rather than as disputed policy issues.